16 WWE Attitude Era Tag Teams You Totally Don't Remember

Full marks if you remember the name of Val Venis and the Godfather's tag team.

By Jack G King /

The Attitude Era was home to some of the most beloved tag teams in the history of the WWE. Those golden years saw illustrious pairings such as Edge & Christian and The Hardy Boyz rise through the ranks, winning multiple championships and putting on countless entertaining matches. Mega-teams of already-established main event stars captured the fans' imaginations too, alliances including The Brothers of Destruction and The Rock & Sock Connection. Even more comical teams such as the Headbangers or the Right To Censor heel stable hold a place in the hearts of Attitude Era fans, more for their status as relics of a treasured era than any great success in the ring. The enduring appeal of such figures was evident during the Dudley Boyz' recent shock return to Raw, a comeback which drew a raucous live reaction and social media response. But not every Attitude Era team is as easy to recall. For every Edge & Christian, there's a 'Lo Down', and for every Rock & Sock Connection, there's a 'New Midnight Express'. Here are 19 of the most bizarre, ill-advised, and ultimately forgettable tag teams in the history of the Attitude Era. Prepare to see a host of familiar faces in an unthinkable series of combinations.

16. Rikishi & Haku

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Rikishi and Haku were one of those tag teams that loosely made sense. They came together due to their mutual Pacific Island heritage, and made a bulky, visually intimidating pair. It all started when Haku jumped ship from WCW in early 2001, making a shock appearance at the Royal Rumble. Perhaps an attempt to salvage Rikishi's disastrous heel turn - he did it for The Rock - the pair faced off against babyface teams such as the Dudley Boyz, Hardy Boyz, the Brothers of Destruction, and even in a handicap match against The Rock. Unfortunately for the duo, they were never given a Pay Per View appearance, and broke up shortly after forming - a decision largely made in the wake of Rikishi's eardrum injury. Haku only lasted a few more months in the company, largely competing on Sunday Night Heat.